Physical Substation Engineer

Job overview

The Physical Substation Engineer role is hybrid in Denver, CO, with the job location also identified as Centennial. The listing provides a salary range of $107,300–$139,475 per year. The engineer supports Stanley Consultants, an employee-owned engineering consulting firm serving energy, government, transportation, and water sectors. The engineer leads and performs physical design work for high-voltage substations, coordinating technical efforts, client requirements, budgets, and schedules across projects. The work supports infrastructure systems through design, analysis, specifications, and construction-phase assistance.

What you'll do

• Develop physical designs for substations up to 500kV
• prepare diagrams, arrangements, elevations, installation details, bills of materials, specifications, and reports
• perform calculations and electrical-system analysis
• coordinate with other disciplines
• conduct site visits
• evaluate contractor bids and shop drawings
• support factory testing, construction, and commissioning
• estimate engineering fees
• and mentor less experienced staff. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical substation engineer

stanley consultants

denver co

hybrid

full-time

high-voltage substations

physical design

electrical engineering

500kv design

pe license

abet degree

$107,300–$139,475/year

occasional overnight travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, professional development leave, medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, wellness reimbursement, mental health resources, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, professional society membership, company stock ownership, 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions.

Why this role

The posting identifies the role as hybrid, requires a bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited university, five or more years of substation physical design experience, and a PE license or ability to obtain one within six months.

About the employer

Stanley Consultants is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.